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hard-boiled eggs

Ever since I discovered how easy it is to make hard-boiled eggs, these little gems have become such a staple in our household for a healthy meal or snack! Sure, everyone can boil water, but this technique is the best way (I have found) to make them the best-they-can-be! The shells fall off easier and the insides are bright yellow (no greenish insides)! I found this technique on Greenlitebites. She’s an adventurous healthy foodie with really fun ideas.

Start by bringing a pot of water to a boil on high.

Then drop each egg individually into the water. I use a slotted spoon to gently get them to the bottom of the pot. I usually look over the eggs prior to dropping them into the water for any major cracks. It’s totally fine if there are a couple of cracks; it’s just a little messy! They are usually the first to be eaten, too! You can see in the picture there is one cracked egg (on the left); I cracked it trying to take the picture and hold the spoon at the same time! Oops!

Once all the eggs are in the water (continue boiling – that’s the key!), let them sit for 15 minutes.

Prepare an ice bath, a bowl with cold water and ice cubes.

After the 15 minutes are up, put them directly into the ice bath for an hour! I think this is what makes the eggshells fall off!

After an hour, dry them off, and place them in the refrigerator to enjoy! I used to put them in a bowl or place them in the same grocery egg crate they came in. I would advise marking them with a marker, as I used to do, so you’ll know it’s a hard-boiled egg, but NOW I have this fabulous ceramic egg crate for hard-boiled eggs! They sell them here and here, if you want your own. So fun. I wish I would have known about the blue crate, I would have got that one!

Now it’s time to enjoy! I usually get a paper towel or plate out and roll the egg on its side. The shell falls off in two halves and you’re ready to eat it!!